The Radio 4 Appeal is a weekly 3-minute programme highlighting the work of a charity and appealing for donations to support its activities.
This week the focus is on the Benedetti Foundation, with a short feature with violinist Nicola Benedetti broadcast on Sunday 18 January 2026 and repeated on Thursday.
You can also catch the feature on BBC Sounds, and you can also catch a celebratory video on the Foundation’s Instagram page.
You can give to the appeal on the BBC Radio 4 appeal page.
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